32nd World Science Fiction Convention
The 32nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Discon II, was held August 29–September 2, 1974, at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., United States.
| Discon II, the 32nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 29 August–2 September 1974 |
| Venue | Sheraton Park Hotel |
| Location(s) | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 3,587 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The official co-chairmen were Jay and Alice Haldeman; Ron Bounds was the vice-chairman. The guests of honor were Roger Zelazny (pro) and Jay Kay Klein (fan). The toastmaster was Andrew J. Offutt. Total attendance was 3,587.
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
- Best Novella: "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree, Jr.
- Best Novelette: "The Deathbird" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Short Story: "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Sleeper[2]
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine:
- Algol, edited by Andy Porter and
- The Alien Critic, edited by Richard E. Geis (tie)
- Best Fan Writer: Susan Wood
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (tie):
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: J. R. R. Tolkien
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- "Briefs On The Arts". The New York Times. September 11, 1974. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
'Sleeper' Comedy Gets Hugo Award Woody Allen's "Sleeper," a comedy set 200 years in the future, has won the Hugo Award as the best film presentation of 1973.
External links
| Preceded by 31st World Science Fiction Convention Torcon II in Toronto, Canada (1973) |
List of Worldcons 32nd World Science Fiction Convention Discon II in Washington, D.C., United States (1974) |
Succeeded by 33rd World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon One in Melbourne, Australia (1975) |